Tudor Place: The Secret Dollhouse Exhibit – Open through Late Winter 2024, McCain Library and Archives, Hattiesburg, MS
The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi presents a delightful exhibit which includes Natasha Burgess, a 14.5” doll made by Tasha and Martha Thompson and Natasha’s four-room dollhouse; a selection of Tasha’s original artwork and two antique dresses formerly owned by Tasha Tudor.
Open by appointment only, 9 AM to 4 PM Mondays through Fridays. Visits are limited to groups of ten or less.
Art of the Quilter Exhibit – Open August 2023–July 2024, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg VA
The next rotation of the Art of the Quilter exhibit features a selection of thirteen American quilts and one coverlet representing a variety of techniques, colors, and materials. The display includes a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt top thought to be pieced by one of Tasha’s English relatives 1800-1840.
This quilt was shared in Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection by Curators Kim Ivey and Linda Baumgarten published by Yale University Press in 2014. It was also published in Early American Life magazine in the December 2014 issue. This exhibit runs August 16, 2023 through July 2024 in the McCarl Gallery at the Art Museums. More Information
Ornament Making Workshop – Thursday, November 30, 2023 – Mercerville NJ
Join the New Jersery Chapter for an oyster shell ornament making workshop at noon. Bring a few holiday paper napkins and scissors. If you have shells, feel free to bring a couple. Also bring something to share for lunch. Please RSVP to Chapter Leader Diane Flanigan via email dianeflanigan@verizon.net by Nov. 27.
Celebration of the Season – Saturday, December 2, 2023 Vancouver, WA
Please join the Pacific Northwest Chapter from 12- 4pm next to the cozy fireplace at the historic Briar Rose B&B. It’s the perfect place for a simple and peaceful time together. We really would like a chance to sip, chat, make a craft,play a game, and sing Christmas carols. Please have your lunch before arriving as we thought it would be fun to potluck special desserts. Dollies are invited. You may bring party favors or cards for the guests and dolls but there is no obligation. Please RSVP to Chapter Leaders Diane Bennett in Naselle, WA at dbennett123@gmail.com or (360) 484-3929, or Linda Colantino in Troutdale, OR at ladyteaore@aol.com or (503) 577-8368 by November 15th.
St. Nicholas Tea & Dollhouse Display – Sunday, December 3, 2023 – Manchester, VT
Join the new Southern Vermont Chapter for a special St. Nicholas Tea along with a book-inspired dollhouse display from 1-4pm EST. Please bring a fun gift you would like to pass on. RSVP by Nov 16. For more information please email Chapter leader Melinda Mull mullvt@comcast.net.
A Joyful Christmastime with Tasha Tudor – Friday, December 8, 2023 – Hattiesburg, MS
Tasha Tudor scholar, Jeanette Chandler Knazek, will present a talk on Tudor’s Christmas artwork at 2pm. Attendees will be able to visit the new holiday-themed de Grummond exhibit, as well as the Tasha Tudor Room. More Information
Holiday Tea – Saturday, December 9, 2023 – Hattiesburg, MS
Everyone is invited to a holiday tea for the opening of the new de Grummond exhibit, “Take Joy: A de Grummond Holiday Exhibition,” as well as the Tasha Tudor Room, with some festive new additions to the dollhouse. From 2-5pm, visitors can have fun in the photo booth, visit with Curious Santa (stuffed George in his Christmas attire), make an ornament, and color festive coloring pages. Refreshments, including hot tea, cider, hot chocolate, scones, and cookies, will be served. More Information
Dolls’ Christmas Tea – Sunday, December 10, 2023 – Zoom
Bring your dolls to the Minnesota Chapter’s Dolls’ Christmas Tea from 2-3pm CST. We will introduce our dolls, drink tea, eat Christmas cookies and listen to the reading of Tasha Tudor’s “The Dolls’ Christmas.” Get your tea, cookies and dolls ready for December 10th. RSVP to Chapter Leader Cynthia Ali via cynali06@yahoo.com by December 6th. Include the names of your dolls that will be joining too.
Virtual Tea Party – Monday, December 11, 2023 – Zoom
The Pittsburgh chapter will host a virtual tea party the 2nd Monday of each month from 7- 8pm EST. They will be themed to follow Tasha’s wheel of the year. Grab your tea or other drink and let’s settle down for some Tasha chat! Attendees from outside Pittsburgh are welcome. Please contact Nicole Coulter via email nicnackcoulter@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting link.
Luncheon and Gift Exchange – Thursday, December 14, 2023 – Medford NJ
The New Jersey Chapter’s annual Christmas celebration will be begin at 11am. Please bring an exchange gift valued at no more than $15. And, of course, bring a yummy dish to add to the buffet. Please RSVP to Chapter Leader Diane Flanigan via 609 298-3779 by Monday, Dec. 11.
Tasha Tudor’s Christmas Mice – December 16, 2023 – Online 1pm Postponed from Nov 4
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Children’s Literature Research Collection presents a talk by Tasha Tudor scholar Jeanette Chandler Knazek. Knazek will discuss the “Snow Before Christmas” illustration housed in our archives and will explore Tasha’s use of mice in her early books, as well as in her published illustrations for Christmas.
Since the age of five, Jeanette Chandler Knazek has admired the wide-ranging artistry of the late children’s author and illustrator Tasha Tudor (1915-2008), whom she met for the first time at an Ohio book-signing event in 1976. As co-curator and lecturer for the Norman Rockwell Museum’s traveling exhibition Tasha Tudor: Around the Year, Jeanette was also honored to curate the centenary celebration Longings Fulfilled: Tasha at Home in New England for the Tasha Tudor Museum. More Information
Virtual Tea Party – January 8, 2024 – Zoom
The Pittsburgh chapter will host a virtual tea party the 2nd Monday of each month from 7- 8pm EST. They will be themed to follow Tasha’s wheel of the year. Grab your tea or other drink and let’s settle down for some Tasha chat! Attendees from outside Pittsburgh are welcome. Please contact Nicole Coulter via email nicnackcoulter@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting link.
Virtual Book Club – Saturday, January 13, 2024 – Zoom
Join the Twin Cities Minnesota Chapter from 10-11 am CST to discuss The Private World of Tasha Tudor. “To capture an intimate portrait of Tasha Tudor, Richard Brown photographer, followed her throughout a year on her farm…a paradise on earth.” Please read pages 73 through (tbd). If you aren’t able to read the book, you are still welcome to join in. Open to all in the U.S. Please contact Chapter Leader Cynthia Ali via cynali06@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.